15 Facts About Paul Heaton

Paul David Heaton was born on 9 May 1962 and is an English singer-songwriter.

Paul Heaton was the lead singer and main lyricist of the Housemartins, who had commercial success in the UK and other European countries between 1985 and 1988, releasing several singles including "Happy Hour" and the UK number-one single "Caravan of Love" in 1986, before the band disbanded.

Paul David Heaton was born in Bromborough, Wirral Merseyside, on 9 May 1962 to parents Doris and Horace Heaton.

Paul Heaton did not go to university, but held a number of office jobs, which would influence his later songwriting.

Paul Heaton played over 700 competitive games at junior and amateur level, often insisting on driving back from gigs on a Friday or Saturday night to attend his Saturday and Sunday matches.

Paul Heaton subsequently rejoined the Beautiful South from 2002 to 2007.

Paul Heaton released his third solo album, Acid Country, in September 2010.

Paul Heaton reunited with former Beautiful South vocalist Jacqui Abbott in 2013 to record new material.

Paul Heaton performed at Glastonbury on 28 June 2024 with backing singer Rianne Downey.

On 16 November 2018, a career-spanning collection of Paul Heaton's music titled The Last King Of Pop was released on the Virgin EMI label.

Paul Heaton has on occasion referred to the Beautiful South as having a heavy-drinking culture.

In December 2011, Paul Heaton purchased the lease of The King's Arms public house in Bloom Street, Salford, Greater Manchester.

Paul Heaton is a keen collector and has a diverse range of collections including football memorabilia, crisp packets, beer mats, postcards and comics.

Paul Heaton appeared on BBC One talking head programme Why We Love the Royle Family, along with Noel Gallagher, in his capacity as a fan of the television sitcom The Royle Family.

In May 2012, Paul Heaton set off on his 50:50 cycle tour of British and Irish pubs, promoting his latest album, British pubs, and cycling.